Chantelle Carrigg , ACA, PACFA

Chantelle Carrigg is a qualified counsellor based in Australia with more than 10 years of experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, and major life changes. She works with clients facing a wide range of challenges including attachment and abandonment concerns, family and relationship difficulties, chronic illness and caregiving stress, body image and identity issues, and the emotional impacts of adoption, foster care, divorce, and bereavement. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills as well as emotional processing to help clients navigate transition and healing.

Her style is compassionate, trauma-informed, and person-centred, grounded in the belief that each person is the expert of their own story. Chantelle frames counselling as a collaborative process where the focus is not only on what causes pain but on what supports recovery, resilience, and growth. She draws on evidence-informed methods while honouring each client’s pace and preferences. Chantelle also holds ACA and PACFA credentials, indicating membership in established professional counselling associations and adherence to recognised practice standards. She aims to create a supportive environment that helps people reconnect with their strengths and take steps toward a more balanced, meaningful life.

Therapeutic approaches and online care tailored to you

Chantelle often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - ACT focuses on helping people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed action toward a meaningful life; it can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationships shape emotional patterns and current connections, supporting people who struggle with abandonment, relationship difficulties, or attachment concerns. Client-Centred Therapy offers a non-directive, empathetic space where the therapist follows the client’s lead, helping people feel heard and supported while they work through grief, stress, or life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Chantelle works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adapts strategies as the work unfolds. This partnership helps ensure the chosen approach fits the client’s pace and aims.

Online therapy with Chantelle is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules, mobility limitations, or geographical distance. These formats make it easier to access consistent support while balancing everyday responsibilities, and they allow licensed professionals to deliver ongoing care in ways that fit each client’s life.